2026 stories - Page 38

Australian and New Zealand businesses are rapidly adopting AI for expenses, supply chains, and sales, boosting innovation but raising ethical concerns, says SAP.

As 2025 ends, security trends show a shift from risk reduction to strategic business enablement, amid challenges in cloud adoption and staff shortages.

Gallagher Security invites global security professionals to join its 2026 survey, shaping insights for the free annual Industry Trends Report.

Nearly a third of New Zealand schools have now received N4L's next-generation Managed Network upgrades.

Alibaba Cloud will provide digital infrastructure for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, the first Olympic event hosted in Africa.

SAP urges ANZ businesses to unify AI, data and enterprise applications, warning fragmented systems hinder productivity and growth in a new digital era.

Security budget growth slows to 4% in 2025, the lowest in five years, amid economic volatility and staffing challenges, says IANS Research report.

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

Auckland's Dosh teams up with Visa and Pismo to accelerate its digital banking platform, aiming to become New Zealand's first fully digital local bank.

Commvault's Q1 revenue rose 26% to USD $282 million, driven by strong subscription growth and a 24% jump in annualised recurring revenue.

LevelBlue reports cyber incidents tripled to 17% in early 2025, driven by a 1,450% rise in social engineering attacks like fake CAPTCHA schemes.

Optimizely launches new CMS features to boost AI search visibility, helping businesses adapt content for the rise of generative engine optimisation and AI-driven search.

Qualtrics has refreshed its Partner Programme with new tiered tracks to boost global partner growth and enhance experience management capabilities.

NiCE to acquire Cognigy for USD $955 million, combining AI platforms to enhance global customer experience with advanced conversational AI solutions.

FortHill Fund launches a NZD $50 million raise to expand its industrial property portfolio across Auckland, Christchurch, and Otago amid rising demand.

Jason Langley has been named Oracle New Zealand's Managing Director, set to succeed John Eastman upon his January 2026 retirement.

Vertiv is set to acquire Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million, enhancing its AI-ready infrastructure solutions in the data centre sector.

Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.

In FY2026, managed services providers must harness AI, hybrid cloud, and data-driven security to grow and meet evolving client needs in a complex landscape.

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.